Machine Operator / Forestry Operator

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group in Sydney is seeking skilled Operators for vegetation projects across NSW/SA, supporting land clearing, corridor maintenance, and forestry-style work on remote access sites. You will join a major projects team delivering high-impact vegetation programs.

Ideal candidates have experience with forestry machinery and a safety-first mindset to operate in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forestry and vegetation machinery.
• Ability to work in remote access sites.
• Commitment to safety and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Operate forestry and vegetation machinery (tracked/wheeled harvesters, mulchers/slashers, feller bunchers, excavators with forestry heads).
• Support hand fellers, arborists and ground crews to safely clear and process vegetation.
• Work on linear infrastructure projects, utility corridors and remote access sites.
• Complete JSAs and adhere to environmental and safety controls.
• Maintain equipment and report on status and issues.
• Contribute to high-volume clearing programs with teamwork.

Job description

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group - Sydney CBD NSW

AIP Group is a national leader in infrastructure and vegetation management, delivering complex projects that shape communities and protect the environment.

Step into a role that's nothing like mining or civil earthmoving -- this is true specialist vegetation operations, supporting large scale land clearing, corridor maintenance and complex forestry style projects across some of Australia's most unique and untouched environments. If you've built your skills in forestry harvesting, land clearing, disaster cleanup, utility corridor vegetation work, or working alongside arborists and hand fellers, this is where your experience can truly shine!

We're expanding the Major Projects Division and looking for multiple skilled Operators to join us, with major project activity underway across NSW/SA over the next 12 months. This is a chance to work on high impact vegetation projects, grow your career, and be part of a team that values capability, attitude, and real-world experience.

What you'll be doing

• Operating forestry and vegetation machinery such as: tracked and wheeled harvesters, mulchers/slashers, feller bunchers, excavators with forestry heads/grab attachments, or wheeled mulchers.
• Supporting hand fellers, arborists and ground crews to safely clear and process vegetation
• Working on linear infrastructure projects, utility corridors and remote access sites
• Completing JSAs and adhering to strict environmental and safety controls
• Contributing to high volume clearing programs with efficiency and teamwork
• Maintaining equipment and reporting